Introduction, history and epidemiology of trigeminal neuralgia (TGN) -- Anatomy of trigeminal nerve -- Etiopathogenesis of trigeminal neuralgia -- Clinical presentation and diagnosis of trigeminal neuralgia -- Differential diagnosis of trigeminal neuralgia -- Therapeutic options for trigeminal neuralgia -- Radiology for trigeminal neuralgia patients -- Pharmacotherapy of trigeminal neuralgia -- Peripheral nerve blocks for trigeminal neuralgia (along with complications and management) -- Percutaneous interventional procedures -- Open neurosurgical options for trigeminal neuralgia: trigeminal tractotomy, trigeminal rhizotomy, microvascular decompression (MVD) -- Gamma knife treatment for trigeminal neuralgia -- Botulinum toxin and trigeminal neuralgia -- Non-invasive interventions: PainShield, TENS, psychological management -- Trigemino cardiac reflex and trigeminal neuralgia -- Therapeutic outcome and future scopes.

This book covers all aspects of trigeminal neuralgia (TGN) which is a common yet very painful condition of face and scalp. Chapters include historical perspective of the condition, clinical presentations, diagnosis, management strategy, drug therapy, different interventional techniques utilized, and non-invasive modalities offered. The book has ample images to explain three main percutaneous procedures carried out for this condition such as radiofrequency thermocoagulation, glycerol rhizolysis and balloon microcompression in detail. It also covers open neurosurgical procedures including microvascular decompression and certain non-conventional and non-invasive methods. This book provides assistance to pain physicians to have a comprehensive knowledge of trigeminal neuralgia. It is also relevant to neurosurgeons, neurologists, anesthesiologists, dental surgeons and resident doctors.